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MARSS Signs $190M MoU with Nigerian Ministry of Defence for AI-Powered C4I Programme
MARSS has signed a $190 million MoU with Nigeria’s Ministry of Defence to deliver an AI-powered C4I national defence programme. The deal, signed in London on 19 March 2026, is among the largest defence programmes ever commissioned in Africa.
Xiaomi MiMo-V2-Pro: A 1-Trillion Parameter Model Challenging Western AI Leaders on Cost and Performance
Xiaomi released MiMo-V2-Pro, a 1-trillion parameter AI model, on March 18, 2026, ranking 10th globally on Artificial Analysis’s Intelligence Index at roughly one-seventh the cost of comparable Western models.
Innodisk NVIDIA GTC 2026: Edge AI Solutions for Healthcare and Smart Mobility
Innodisk showcased full-stack edge AI solutions at NVIDIA GTC 2026, targeting smart healthcare and smart mobility with NVIDIA Blackwell and Jetson AGX Orin platforms.
World Happiness Day 2026: How Happiness at Work Drives Productivity and Creativity
A University of Oxford study found that happiness at work raises employee productivity by an average of 13%. Saudi Arabia ranked first in the Arab world in the 2021 World Happiness Report, reflecting Vision 2030 priorities.
DeepRoute.ai Unveils 40-Billion-Parameter VLA Model at NVIDIA GTC 2026 to Scale Autonomous Driving
DeepRoute.ai presented a 40-billion-parameter vision-language-action foundation model at NVIDIA GTC 2026, targeting one million vehicle deployments by end of 2026.
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DXC Technology Consulting Earns Forbes Best Management Consulting Firms Ranking for Fourth Consecutive Year
DXC Technology has appeared on the Forbes 2026 Best Management Consulting Firms list for the fourth consecutive year. The company recently launched AdvisoryX and the Xponential AI framework to help organizations scale responsible AI adoption.
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Wins Safari Rally Kenya for Sixth Consecutive Time with Double Podium
Takamoto Katsuta and Aaron Johnston won Safari Rally Kenya in the No. 18 Toyota GR YARIS Rally1, giving TOYOTA GAZOO Racing a sixth consecutive victory at the event and a 14th all-time triumph.
LG Electronics Highlights Smart Home Solutions for Eid Al-Fitr Season
LG Electronics Saudi Arabia presented its connected appliance and home entertainment lineup for Eid Al-Fitr 2026, featuring LG OLED evo TVs, InstaView refrigerators, and the LG ThinQ app for remote device control.
HONOR 600 Lite Teased in Saudi Arabia With 108MP Camera and 6520mAh Battery
HONOR has teased the upcoming HONOR 600 Lite in Saudi Arabia, featuring a 108MP AI camera, a 6520mAh battery, and an ultra-slim metal body with a 6.6-inch display.
Fractal Launches LLM Studio, an Enterprise Platform for Domain-Specific AI Models
Fractal has launched LLM Studio, an enterprise platform for building and operating domain-specific language models using NVIDIA NeMo and NIM microservices. The platform was showcased at NVIDIA GTC 2026 in California.
LG webOS Launches Ramadan and Eid Streaming Promotions Across the GCC
LG webOS has launched Ramadan and Eid streaming promotions across the GCC, offering free and discounted access to WATCH IT, OSN+, iQIYI, MBC SHAHID, and Yango Play for Smart TV users.
Saudi Photographer Khalid Alsabt Wins Sony World Photography Awards 2026 Landscape Category
Saudi photographer Khalid Alsabt has won the landscape category of the Sony World Photography Awards 2026 Open Competition for his image captured near AlUla. The annual exhibition opens at Somerset House, London, from April 17 to May 4, 2026.
HONOR Magic8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: A Full Flagship Comparison
The HONOR Magic8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra represent two distinct flagship philosophies in 2026, separated by SAR 2,100 in price and differing sharply on battery, camera, and display priorities.
Fairmont Riyadh Hosts Female Leadership Panel on International Women’s Day
Fairmont Riyadh hosted a female leadership panel on March 8, 2026, in collaboration with Alnahda Society, Art of Heritage, and Saut: The Voice of Down Syndrome Society. The event featured three prominent Saudi women leaders discussing entrepreneurship, cultural preservation, and community advocacy.
Nothing Phone 4a Launches in Saudi Arabia and UAE with Periscope Camera and Glyph Bar
Nothing Phone 4a goes on sale in Saudi Arabia and the UAE on March 18, 2026, featuring a Periscope camera, Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, and a 6.78-inch AMOLED display starting at SAR 1,399.
Dahua Technology Showcases AI-Powered Smart Transportation Systems at Intertraffic Amsterdam 2026
Dahua Technology showcased AI-powered smart transportation systems at Intertraffic Amsterdam 2026, including the Xinghan 2.0 large AI model and VRF2.0 radar-video fusion technology for improved road safety and traffic management.
Rowad Modern Engineering Begins SAL Logistics Project Expansion at King Khalid International Airport
Rowad Modern Engineering has started the SAL logistics project expansion at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, targeting LEED Gold certification and supporting Saudi Vision 2030 logistics goals.
LG Electronics Launches “Nothing Like Mom” Campaign to Celebrate Motherhood Across Generations
LG Electronics launched its “Nothing Like Mom” Mother’s Day campaign on March 17, 2026, celebrating intergenerational bonds and the evolving role of modern mothers across the Middle East.
LG Dishwasher Range Launches in Saudi Arabia with QuadWash Pro and EasyRack Plus
LG Electronics KSA has launched its latest dishwasher range in Saudi Arabia, featuring QuadWash Pro cleaning and EasyRack Plus flexible loading for large household needs.
LG Electronics Advances Smart Cooling Technology With AI and Inverter Systems
LG Electronics is expanding its smart cooling strategy in the Middle East, combining inverter compressors, AI diagnostics, and proactive maintenance to cut energy use and extend system life.
GoHighLevel Platform Consolidates Marketing Agency Tools Into One Subscription
GoHighLevel combines CRM, email, SMS, funnels, scheduling, and AI automation into one subscription starting at $97 per month, targeting marketing agencies managing multiple clients.
Dhahran Mall Ramadan Programme Unites Community Through Heritage, Charity, and Spiritual Milestones
Dhahran Mall’s Ramadan 1446H programme featured a first-of-its-kind Athan broadcast by Qur’an students, Girgian celebrations, and 100 food basket donations across the Eastern Province.